Building My Empire in the Frozen Apocalypse (Riley Carter) novel Chapter 237

Chapter 237 Market Manipulation

In times like these, the lower the profile, the safer the base. Letting WarWolf talk to themselves while she hoarded wealth in silence was the way to go.

“If you guys want to keep up the charade, be my guest. I’ll just watch the show,” Riley whispered.

Riley closed the page on WarWolf’s drama.

Those two bikes were hers now, and no one was taking them back.

Aside from the ridiculous guild war, the Region Channel was hosting a different kind of conflict today.

The great resource market crash.

Yesterday was a “wood fever” frenzy with prices hitting the ceiling. Countless people sold their weapons and blueprints just to buy wood and coal, assuming it would only keep rising.

However, by this afternoon, the wind had shifted entirely.

“Exchange Data: After a three–day rally to 4x value, wood and coal prices have plummeted to 2x value in a single afternoon.”

The channel was a chorus of wails, more brutal than any blizzard. The ones who sold early were relieved, but those who liquidated their assets to buy the peak were ruined.

“Ultimate_Sucker: I’m currently standing on my roof… I traded a Superior dagger for 100 wood yesterday to flip it! Now that wood won’t even buy me a stone axe! I lost everything!”

“Bag_Holder: Me too! Where’s that ‘FinanceMaster‘ jerk? He said it would keep rising! He said it was the last chance to get in!”

“Angry Bird: This is a scam! Where are the Golden Rose people? Get out here so I can kick your ass!”

However, the “Finance Mentors” who were so active yesterday had completely changed their

tune.

“FinanceMaster: Don’t panic, everyone. All investments carry risk. This is just normal market volatility. Besides, with prices this low, it’s a perfect time to buy the dip! It’ll probably keep

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falling, so dump your wood and get some food instead!”

+30 Free Coind

“Lucky_Wealth: Buying bread and water at premium rates! Selling wood in bulk! 1:2 fire sale! First come, first served!”

Watching the manipulation play out, Riley let out a cold snort.

“What a calculated play.”

These people manufactured a panic, cashed out at the peak, and tricked the solo players out of their high–end goods. Now that the price broke, they were pushing the “wood is useless” narrative to buy it back for pennies.

“Double dipping on both ends of the trade,” Riley muttered.

Riley shook her head slowly.

The tactics were vile, but in a lawless apocalypse, this was just primitive capital accumulation.

The people who followed the hype had only their own greed and stupidity to blame.

Riley exited the toxic Region Channel and opened the “Region 8 Survivors” group chat.

The vibe here was much more balanced.

Though some had lost out, there wasn’t that same sense of hysterical despair.

“Random_A: Ugh, I got itchy hands and bought the peak yesterday. Took a hit. But thanks to TartKing’s warning, I only used my extras. I didn’t touch my reserves.”

“FrostWolf: Same here. I was gonna go all–in, but I hesitated. It’s falling now, but wood is a necessity anyway. Burning it myself isn’t a loss. Golden Rose is pure evil though.”

“Nobody: Um… I got lucky and sold at the peak yesterday. I traded for a Primary Healing Potion Blueprint. Everyone seems so sad, I’ll drop a red packet to cheer you guys up!”

“System: Nobody has sent a Lucky Packet!”

“Contents: Roasted Potatoes x 10”

“Random A claimed Roasted Potato x 1”

“ToxicReaper claimed Roasted Potato x 2”

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